Best VPN Awards for 2018

We took a look at the performances of over 200 VPNs and awarded those that we think are the best ones for 2018. Find out which VPN won the best overall category, which VPN was voted the fastest, which was voted for best value and more. Share

A VPN is a must if you want to surf the web safely and securely, access geo-restricted streaming sites, or use torrenting services.

However, with so many excellent VPNs to choose from, knowing which is right for you can be difficult.

But, don’t worry, help is at hand.

At vpnMentor we tested over 200 VPNs. We looked at their speed, reliability, privacy levels, number and locations of servers, and customer service.

The results are in!

We are happy to present to you the best VPN Awards.

Best Overall VPN:

While there were a few top contenders to the Best Overall VPN, NordVPN was the clear winner.

NordVPN has over 2,000 servers in 56 countries all around the world. The VPN is available for Windows and Mac, has a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox, and has great apps for Android and iOS. On top of that, NordVPN is skilled at unblocking Netflix, Hulu, BBC IPlayer, and other popular streaming sites.

Most importantly, your security won’t be compromised. Features like military-grade encryption, double VPN, and an automatic kill-switch show how NordVPN values your privacy.

The best part is, NordVPN is completely affordable, especially with their great two-year and one-year plans.
Bottom line: NordVPN is the perfect combination of a premium service for a reasonable cost.

Best VPN for Speed:

When it comes to speed, ExpressVPN blows away the competition.

In every test we carried out, regardless of the operating system or platform, ExpressVPN always beats the competition. It doesn’t matter what day it is or when we test it – across PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, ExpressVPN is always the fastest.

ExpressVPN’s premium service also offers more servers than any other VPN, and its constant improvement shows that the company is invested in their technology.

If you want a VPN to stream Netflix (or any other streaming service for that matter) without any buffering, ExpressVPN is the one to go with.

Best VPN for its Value:

When CyberGhost stopped offering its “free” VPN, the company chose to keep a low price for their premium service. Their Pro plan – which used to cost over $10 per month – is now offered for around $2-$4 (depending on the current deal).

CyberGhost’s premium service is a top-contender in the VPN market. Especially with its thousands of servers, apps for all devices, and specific servers for different uses, CyberGhost should cost a lot more. Yet, it’s always available for a great bargain price, which is why we named it the best VPN for its value.

Most Stable VPN:

Private Internet Access invests in its product rather than expensive advertising. Since the product speaks for itself, the company mostly gains customers through referrals. This says a lot for a VPN that’s been around since 2010.

On Reddit, PIA is one of the most recommended VPNs. The connections are stable, the security is trustworthy, and the features are what most people look for in a VPN. Besides for that, PIA’s servers are always active, and the customer service responds quickly (not that you need it very often).

Best Free VPN:

TunnelBear simply offers the best really free, no small print, VPN service.

Even though it limits you to 500 MB, there’s a lot you can do with that. TunnelBear also tested for good speed, and it’s a solid product.

Unlike other free VPNs, you can count on TunnelBear to not steal your identity or sell it. To date, it is the only free VPN to go through a transparent report by a third-party consulting company, which shows how honest the company is.

TunnelBear is a great choice if you only need to check your Gmail while in China for a day or two.

Best VPN for Privacy:

Run by the company that owns Protonmail, the world’s largest encrypted mail service, ProtonVPN might not be the cheapest provider on the market, but it offers unsurpassable Swiss quality and is a strong player in the privacy industry.

While ProtonVPN has security features like no-logs, Tor over VPN, and P2P support, their transparency and dedication to users’ privacy make it stand out as a reliable and trustworthy VPN.

ProtonVPN is definitely an emerging VPN with a great product and a bright future.